Local Cost of delivering regional domestic violence services 9 times more than major cities The costs of delivering domestic violence services in regional, rural and remote communities is up to 8.94 times higher than cities.
News & Views Parents struggling to access childcare also facing financial stress in rural Australia, report finds Families finding it tough to access early learning services in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia are facing financial stress, a new report has found.
Partner Content ‘From idea to reality’: This grant taps into the creativity of regional Australian women to better the future of rural industries and communities The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant supports Australian women with an early-stage idea for driving innovation in rural industries
News & Views More than four in five Australian families say childcare costs have skyrocketed: Research Families from rural and regional Australia are disadvantaged when it comes to childcare, according to the Early Learning Monitor’s survey.
News & Views Nurse led care is critical for women seeking abortions in regional Australia The scarcity of trained abortion providers is a national shame that adversely affects rural and regional women, writes Fiona Patten & Jamal Hakim.
Business How female-led regional small businesses are rebuilding in the wake of a nightmare year Tara Jacobson is the co-founder, and program director of a business training program supporting regional female-led businesses.
Business PayPal partnership cements Buy From The Bush in Aussie retail landscape Buy From The Bush has partnered with PayPal, turning what started as a humble hashtag into a permanent marketplace for regional businesses.
News & Views Housing crisis impacting the mental health & safety of young women in regional Australia YWCA National Housing reports that one in eight women on low to moderate incomes in regional Australia have been homeless in the past five years.
News & Views Why are we not working remotely? Leaders need to step up Minister Stephen Conroy frequently reiterates that the NBN’s implementation can double the level of teleworking (or ‘anywhere working’) for Australian workers, while also boosting GDP and creating the equivalent of an additional 25,000 full-time jobs; 20% of those in regional Australia.